In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, Industry’s Sanjana B speaks with Shez Partovi, Director of Innovation and Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer of Enterprise Informatics, Philips, about the transformative potential of Generative AI in healthcare.
The podcast begins with Partovi highlighting how generative AI can significantly improve patient literacy by simplifying complex medical records into more understandable language. This advancement aims to empower patients, allowing them to better understand their health and make informed decisions about their care.
He goes on to note that Philips has integrated generative AI into its electronic medical records systems, allowing patients to interact with their medical data through conversational interfaces. This innovation is particularly vital in linguistically diverse regions like India, where patients may have difficulty with medical terminology. By bridging the health knowledge gap, it highlights that better patient understanding correlates with better health outcomes.
The conversation also explores the challenges facing healthcare professionals. With a tremendous amount of data, doctors often struggle to efficiently extract key information.
The podcast continues by discussing exciting technological developments in India, particularly the introduction of mobile X-ray units that enable healthcare providers to provide diagnostic services at the bedside. This innovation illustrates how Philips leverages local talent and resources to create effective healthcare solutions. The software for these devices is developed in India, reflecting Philips’ commitment to the local market.
(Podcast host: Sanjana B.Producer: Amitha Rajkumar)
